Book Description
The American West boasts the greatest variety of birds of prey in North America. In Birds of Prey in the American West acclaimed photographer Tom Vezo and raptor expert Clay Sutton celebrate the power and majesty of these remarkable creatures which include several that have been brought back from the brink of extinction and others that continue to be threatened by loss of fragile habitat. Vezo's extraordinary photographs and Sutton's authoritative text depict and describe more than 35 species of eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls indigenous to the West. They also share their personal experiences searching for these captivating birds in the wild, and include a recommended list of prime birding locations in parks and wildlife refuges. 80 color photographs.
About the author
Tom Vezo travels worldwide to capture his images in the natural environment. His first book, Wings In the Wild, was published in 2001, and his work also appears in Hummingbirds of the American West and Saguaro: The Desert Giant. Richard Glnski has co-authored several popular books on birds of prey, including North American Birds of Prey: A National Audubon Society Pocket Guide, How to Spot Hawks and Eagles, and How to Spot an Owl.
